1968 Jaguar XJ-13 vs. 1968 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, both 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 and 1968 Sunbeam Rapier were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Sunbeam Rapier.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 (570 Nm @ 6300 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 | 1968 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Jaguar | Sunbeam |
| Model | XJ-13 | Rapier |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4990 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1400 mm |
